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guides about health hazards in your home or apartment
guides related to public housing, Section 8, HUD, and other subsidized housing
guides about heat, locks, apartment conditions, and other landlord tenant responsibilities
starting and ending the rental agreement, security deposits
NOTE: If your landlord lives in your building, see the “Exceptions” note on the right side of this page.
Lockouts from rental any unit are illegal in the City of Chicago.
What is a lock-out?
Its …
Unlawful Landlord Entry
NOTE: If your landlord lives in your building, see the “Exceptions” note on the right side of this page.
What kinds of locks must be on the front and rear doors of my building?
The front …
Tenants Without Access to Fuse Box
In buildings over four units, the Chicago Building code requires that a tenant have access to their fuse box. If the tenant cannot get to their fuse box, the …
24 Hour Heat & Essential Services
NOTE: If your landlord lives in your building, see the “Exceptions” note on the right side of this page.
What are essential services?
Heat, running water, hot water, electricity, gas,and plumbing.
Who is responsible …
Sample Letter for Security Deposit
Interest Rates for leases begun in the following years:
2009 0.12%
2008 1.26%
2007 1.68%
2006 1.71 %
2005 1.01%
2004 0.42%
2003 0.52%
2002 0.83%
2001 3.10%
2000 2.71%
1999 2.63%
1998 3.38%
1997 3.42%
1987-7/1/1997 5.00%
[Note: These are the interest rates for the city of Chicago only]
To …
NOTE: If your landlord lives in your building, see the “Exceptions” note on the right side of this page.
Do I have to tell my landlord I am moving if I have a written lease?
No. Your …
NOTE: If your landlord lives in your building, see the “Exceptions” note on the right side of this page.
What must my landlord do if he/she wants to have me evicted?
She must file a lawsuit …
